A devastating motor accident occurred on Karu Bridge, located between Kugbo and Nyanya in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on March 19, 2025. According to the Head of Forecasting Response and Mitigation division of FCT Emergency Management Agency, FEMA,Mr Mark Nyam the accident, which took place at 7:14 pm, involved a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) truck and several other vehicles. Senator Ohere Mourns Death of Six Students in Lokoja Accident. According to eyewitnesses and emergency responders, the driver of the CNG truck lost control while navigating the bridge, resulting in a collision with other vehicles and a subsequent explosion. Emergency…
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Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has appointed Mustapha Muhammad as his Chief Press Secretary and Deputy Official Spokesperson. Mustapha, a seasoned journalist with nearly two decades of experience in international media, was chosen for his exceptional professionalism and commitment to transparent communication. NAWOJ Kano Hails Waiyas Appointment As Commissioner Info Born and raised in Kano, Mustapha has an impressive educational background, holding degrees in Mass Communication and Development Studies from Bayero University, Kano. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Mass Communication. Throughout his career, Mustapha has worked with prominent media outlets, including the BBC, Radio France Internationale,…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has clarified that reports of an explosion at the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) in Rivers State are entirely false. NNPC Clarifies Naira Crude Oil Agreement with Dangote Refinery In a statement signed by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer NNPC Ltd. Olufemi O. Soneye. According to NNPC Ltd, the incident was a flare incident, which has been fully contained and poses no danger or health hazard to staff, surrounding communities, or the environment. NNPC Announces Successful Conclusion of Recruitment Exercise The company urges the public to disregard the false reports and rely…
Outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in Kebbi State has killed 56 persons in three Local Government Areas of the state, according to an official. The Commissioner for Health, Yunusa Musa-Ismaila, represented by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Shehu Nuhu-Koko, confirmed this during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. Kano Government WHO Commemorates African Vaccination Week The briefing was attended by representatives of development partners such as the World Health Organisation (WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF). The commissioner said, “The Public Health Department started receiving reports of people reporting with symptoms of fever,…
The Aliko Dangote Foundation, (ADF) has flagged off the distribution of 80,000 10kg bags of rice to the vulnerable in Lagos State. President of Dangote Group and Chairman of the foundation, Aliko Dangote, who was represented by an executive director, in the Group, Hajiya, Marya Dangote noted that the gesture is part of the over one million 10kg bags of rice that would be distributed to reach one million vulnerable people in the 774 local government areas of the country. Dangote Foundation Launches N16bn Food Intervention Project Speaking at the flag off in Alausa, Dangote, said the distribution of the…
The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a temporary suspension of the sale of petroleum products in Naira. The announcement was contained in a statement on Wednesday by the management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Dangote Refinery Exports Two Cargoes Of Jet Fuel To Saudi According to the statement, the decision is necessary to avoid a “mismatch between our sales proceeds and our crude oil purchase obligations, which are currently denominated in U.S. dollars. “To date, our sales of petroleum products in Naira have exceeded the value of Naira-denominated crude we have received. Dangote Refinery Slashes Ex-Depot Petrol Price to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, the sole administrator of Rivers State. The Attorney General of the Federation and Justice Minister, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and other aides of the President witnessed the short ceremony at the State House on Wednesday. President Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on Tuesday, March 18, to address the protracted political logjam between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly members, even after the Supreme…
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has been honored with two prestigious awards.The Nigeria Institute of Building (NIB) presented him with an “Award of Excellence” in recognition of his outstanding strides in infrastructure development within the state. This award was conferred on the governor at the end of the NIB’s National Conference held in Kano. New Telegraph Award Validates Gov Yusuf’s Education Agenda The Commissioner of Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation, Hon. Nura Iro Ma’aji, expressed the institute’s appreciation for Governor Yusuf’s efforts in boosting the state’s infrastructure. In addition to the NIB award, Governor Yusuf was also recognized as…
The Kano State government KNSG has recognized Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba’s outstanding contributions to the state’s development with an Award of Excellence. The award was presented by the Commissioner, Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Disabled, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Sani, during the International Women’s Day celebration at the Kano State government house. 5 Winners Emerge at Dr. Magashi’s Annual Dabo Health Discourse As the Technical Adviser to the Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Disabled, and Chair of AMG Foundation, Dr. Magashi has provided invaluable support and guidance to the ministry, particularly in areas such as health, humanitarian affairs, and…
Kabiru Haruna The Federal Ministry of Education has formalized a strategic partnership with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to enhance technical and vocational education in Nigeria. The agreement, signed at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, aims to boost technical capacity and foster long-term educational collaboration between Nigeria and China. KNSG Partners UNESCO Korea To Enhance Technical Education Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Dr. Nasir Sani Gwarzo, emphasized the partnership’s potential to improve technical education and practical skill development in Nigeria. “This partnership will enhance our ability to teach lean…